CVE-2017-6304: High severity Ytnef Project Ytnef vulnerability
Published Feb 24, 2017
·Updated
An issue was discovered in ytnef before 1.9.1. This is related to a patch described as "7 of 9. Out of Bounds read."
Affected Software
3 affected components
Ytnef Project Ytnef<=1.9
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Event History
Feb 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:23 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6304?
CVE-2017-6304 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-6304?
To fix CVE-2017-6304, update ytnef to version 1.9.1 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-6304?
CVE-2017-6304 affects ytnef versions prior to 1.9.1 and Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6304?
CVE-2017-6304 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2017-6304 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-6304 can potentially be exploited remotely.